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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.24, 46,986.06 and 25,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.24, 46,986.06 and 25,126 is: 34,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.24 : 46,986.06 = 25,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.24/46,986.06 = 25,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.24x = 46,986.06 × 25,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.24x = 1,180,571,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,571,743.56/34,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,664.34

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